MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Master of Dental Surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Overview

M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a postgraduate program that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws, and oral cavity. The program focuses on providing students with advanced knowledge and clinical skills to perform complex surgical procedures on the face, jaws, and mouth.

The programme prepares aspirants' to contribute beneficially to patient care services with optimum efficiency and effectiveness. Students' under this programme, gain hands-on industry experience in Sharda's Parent Hospital. Final assessments are made based on their performances. Graduates of this programme will be able to contribute to evaluation, planning and implementation at different levels of the dental care system.

M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Highlights

The program duration is three years.

The program involves both theoretical and practical training.

The program covers a wide range of topics, including oral pathology, dental radiology, oral medicine, pharmacology, and anesthesia.

After completing the program, students can pursue careers in academia, research, private practice, and hospitals.

M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Entrance Exam

To get admission to the M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program, candidates must appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS (NEET MDS). NEET MDS is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Admission

Admission to the M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program is based on the candidate's NEET MDS score and academic performance. Candidates must have completed their Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program from a recognized institution and have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying exam.

Admission into the MDS program is through the NEET MDS exam which is conducted every year in the month of December.

Admission into MDS OMFS is through All India and State level counsellings

The All-India Counselling starts before the State counsellings is conducted by the MCC only in online mode.

The notification for the All-India counseling is announced around March. Details related to the counseling process such as the seat matrix, college fees, and merit list are also released.

A date slot is announced for registration for the counseling and payment of fees.

M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Duration

The duration of the M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program is three years.

M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Selection Criteria

The selection of candidates for the M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program is based on their NEET MDS score and academic performance. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and score high in the NEET MDS exam are shortlisted for further rounds of selection, which may include an interview or counseling. The NEET MDS All India counseling is usually taken in 4 rounds over a course of 5-6 months.

States conduct separate state-level counseling for seats under the state quota and those which are surrendered from the All India combined counseling.

Apart from All India and State level counsellings, the All-India Institutes of Medical Sciences conduct separate counseling for admission into the various AIIMS institutions and JIPMER in Pondicherry.

How to Apply M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Candidates can apply for the M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program through the official website of the institution offering the course. They must fill in the application form with their personal, academic, and professional details and submit it along with the required documents.

Transcripts: Request official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.

Standardized Tests: Take any required standardized tests and ensure your scores meet the program's minimum requirements.

Letters of Recommendation: Obtain letters of recommendation from professors, mentors, or supervisors who can attest to your academic abilities, clinical skills, and suitability for the program.

Personal Statement: Write a compelling personal statement outlining your interest in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, your relevant experiences, career goals, and why you're interested in the specific program.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Prepare a comprehensive CV highlighting your education, clinical experience, research, publications, presentations, and any relevant extracurricular activities

M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Application Form

The application form for the M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program is available on the official website of the institution offering the course. Candidates must fill in the application form with their personal, academic, and professional details and submit it along with the required documents.

M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Application Process

The application process for the M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program involves the following steps:

Visit the official website of the institution offering the course.

Fill in the application form with your personal, academic, and professional details.

Upload the required documents.

Pay the application fee.

Submit the application form.

M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fee

The fee for the M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program varies from institution to institution. The average fee for the program ranges from INR 3,00,000 to INR 5,00,000 per annum.

M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Syllabus

The syllabus of the M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program includes the following subjects:

Applied Anatomy

Applied Physiology

Applied Pathology

Dental Anatomy, Histology, and Development

Oral Medicine and Radiology

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma

Dental Implantology

Oral Cancer Diagnosis and Management

Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Anesthesia and Pain Management

Research Methodology and Biostatistics

M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Salary and Jobs

After completing the M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program, candidates can work in various job roles, including:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dental Surgeon

Lecturer

Researcher

M.D.S. Oral Medicine and Radiology is a master level Dentistry course. The explication of these radio graphs helps in actual diagnosis. The course is career originating in nature that donate them different jobs after its completion. The diagnosis and medication directorate of Oral and Oro-facial diseases is the deal with the study in Oral Medicine and Radiology. It highlight the concept of systemic diseases in a role of oral sepsis and oral manifestations of systemic diseases with an objective of preserve proper oral health for general health. Radiology is involve in  the study of radiation and its uses in taking radio graphs for oral and or facial diseases. Oral diagnosis is the art of recognize the diseases, defects dysfunction deformities by scientific methods

M.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Carrer Scope

Oral surgeons can start or join a private clinic where they can perform minor surgical procedures such as extractions, dental implants, and biopsies.

Oral surgeons can also work as consultants for hospitals such as Apollo, Fortis, and Max Healthcare.

MDS in OMFS may also pursue a career in academics in private and government colleges.

MDS in OMFS can also opt for PhD and work in research institutes.

After MDS OMFS one can also join the armed forces where the starting rank would be of a Major or equivalent.

Many oral surgeons choose to undergo further training in one specialty of OMFS. Several organizations conduct courses and fellowships for advanced training in craniofacial surgery, craniomaxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, oral cancer surgery, and head and neck surgery.

M.D.S. Oral Medicine and Radiology Employment Scopes

• Military Healthcare Services
• Research & Medical Colleges
• Self-employment (clinics)
• Dental Hospitals
• Govt. Social Welfare Programs

M.D.S. Oral Medicine and Radiology Job Scopes

• Dental Surgeon
• Medical Coder
• Medical Representative
• Oral Pathologist
• Professor
• Public Health Specialist
• Registrar Jr. Consultant
• Assistant General Manager
• Attending Consultant
• Consultant
• Dental Assistant
• Dental Hygienist
• Dental Lab Technician